DESCON Engineering Qatar Shutdown Jobs August 2025

Job Details

DESCON Engineering Limited, a leading engineering and construction company, has announced a large-scale recruitment drive for its Qatar Shutdown Project in August 2025. These vacancies are open specifically for skilled and experienced Pakistani workers seeking overseas employment in the Gulf region.

The job openings cover a wide range of trades, technical roles, and supervisory positions for the upcoming industrial shutdown projects in Qatar’s oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors. The advertisement was published in the Jang newspaper on 10 August 2025 (Sunday).

Selected candidates will be offered attractive salary packages, free accommodation, transportation, and other benefits as per Qatari labor laws.

Available Positions & Vacancies

Fabrication & Fitting Roles

Fabricators – 100 Posts
Fitters (Mechanical / Pipe / Valve) – 250 Posts
Mill Wright – 10 Posts
Mill Wright Technicians – 50 Posts

Safety & Monitoring Staff

HSE Technicians – 50 Posts
Fire Watch / Hole Watch – 200 Posts

Rigging & Lifting Roles

Riggers – 200 Posts
Rigging Supervisors – 35 Posts

Welding Specialists

Multi Welders – 175 Posts

Permit & Coordination

PTW Coordinators – 200 Posts

Electrical & Instrumentation

Industrial Electrical Technicians – 50 Posts
Instrument Fitter – 50 Posts
Instrument Technicians – 50 Posts

Scaffolding & Mechanical Support

Scaffolder – 50 Posts
Auto Electrician – 10 Posts
HD Mechanic – 10 Posts

Material & Logistics

Store Keeper – 20 Posts
Material Handler – 20 Posts
LTV / HTV Drivers – 20 Posts
Equipment Operators – 30 Posts

Supervisory Roles

Supervisor (Mechanical / Piping / Valve) – 75 Posts
Supervisor QA / QC – 400 Posts
HSE Supervisors – 50 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Matric, Intermediate, or Diploma in the relevant trade.
Technical certifications from recognized institutes will be preferred.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in the relevant trade, preferably in shutdown/turnaround projects in the oil & gas sector.
Gulf experience will be given priority.

Other Requirements:

Age: 21 to 45 years.
Good physical health and stamina.
Ability to work in high-temperature industrial environments.
For driving positions, a valid Pakistani or GCC driving license is required.

Benefits Offered by DESCON Qatar

Attractive tax-free salary packages.
Free accommodation and transportation.
Free medical facilities.
Overtime opportunities during shutdown operations.
End-of-service benefits as per Qatari labor law.
Contract completion bonuses.

Job Nature – What is a Shutdown Project?

Shutdown projects involve the temporary closure of industrial plants (oil, gas, petrochemical, and power) for maintenance, inspection, repairs, and upgrades. These projects require a large, skilled workforce and operate under strict timelines. Employees are expected to work in extended shifts during the shutdown period to ensure timely project completion.

Shutdown jobs are an excellent opportunity for skilled Pakistani workers to earn high salaries within a short project duration (typically 3 to 6 months), with possibilities for repeated contracts in the future.

How to Apply for DESCON Qatar Shutdown Jobs August 2025

Visit the designated recruitment offices or the official DESCON website for detailed application instructions.
Submit your updated CV, passport copy, CNIC, educational certificates, and experience letters.
Trade tests will be conducted to verify technical skills.
Selected candidates will be issued job offers and processed for visa formalities.

Note: This recruitment is for overseas employment and is being conducted in accordance with the rules of the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment, Government of Pakistan.

Recruitment Schedule

Trade Tests & Interviews: Conducted in multiple cities across Pakistan.
Venue & Dates: Will be shared with shortlisted candidates after application submission.

About DESCON Engineering Limited

DESCON Engineering Limited is a leading Pakistani multinational company providing engineering, construction, manufacturing, and maintenance services to the oil, gas, power, and chemical industries in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.

With decades of experience, DESCON is known for executing complex shutdown and turnaround projects for major clients in Qatar, UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.